Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Program for Chronic Schizophrenia: A Case Study

Authors

  • Anila Sarwar
  • Umaiza Bashir

Keywords:

Chronic schizophrenia, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation.

Abstract

Chronic schizophrenia is a longer term state of schizophrenia and it is marked by persistent patterns of
distorted perception of reality, thought processes and negative as well positive symptoms. It disrupts
the executive functioning of the individual that’s why all areas of a person’s life turned effected because
of this. As an old practice to treat this psychotic disorder only medicines were used but presented case
highlighted the importance of psychotherapy (rehabilitation) along with medication for the better
management of chronic schizophrenia. It highlighted the significance of Rehabilitation process for
regaining the elapsed simpler and smaller but essential life skills for managing schizophrenia. The
cultural reservations were there while assessing and managing this case.

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Published

2019-07-17

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1.
Sarwar A, Bashir U. Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Program for Chronic Schizophrenia: A Case Study. J Liaq Uni Med Health Sci [Internet]. 2019 Jul. 17 [cited 2024 May 2];18(02):181-4. Available from: http://ojs.lumhs.edu.pk/index.php/jlumhs/article/view/155

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 02 (2019): Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences

Section

Original Articles

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